2016 Housing Finance & Development Update #31
May 26, 2016
Housing Finance & Development
Email Updates
Core Application Scoring Tab Glitch Reported in Section 21

A glitch has been reported in the May 2016 Core Application.  Not all applicants are effected.  Action is only required by Applicants as described below.

Applicants wishing to claim points under the

Section 21 (Workforce Housing) 


Scoring section may either download a corrected blank core app from the

webpage or email their existing core application to

for correction:
 
Corrections to emailed core applications will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.

Final Q&A Posted to Website
 
The following has been posted to the DCA website:
  • General Q&A Posting 10
  • General Q&A Posting 11
Green Building for Affordable Housing Webinar

Southface has scheduled an additional Green Building for Affordable Housing webinar.  It will be held June 2, 2016 from 2PM-4PM.  The webinar will review the changes in the 2016 Qualified Allocation Plan related to sustainability, highlighting new opportunities and requirements.  Participants in this training will receive certification of completion of Southface's Green Building for Affordable Housing training course.  The cost of the webinar is $35.
 
Please contact Rachel Burton at [email protected] or 404-604-3670 if you have any questions.   
Core Application Scoring Tab Glitches Reported

Two glitches have been reported in the May 2016 Core Application.  Not all applicants are effected.  Action is only required by Applicants as described below.

Applicants wishing to claim points under either of the following Scoring sections may either download a corrected blank core app from the
webpage or email their existing core application to
for correction:
 
Section 8-B (Revitalization/Redevelopment Plans - Local Govt Adopted Revitalization Plan) in conjunction with the Part D Multiplier.  No need to revise if Multiplier points are not sought with Part B.
 
Section 17-A (Integrated Supportive Housing/Section 811 RA)
 
Corrections to emailed core applications will be made on a first-come, first-served basis and may take around twenty (20) minutes each once started.  Delays from backups may occur, so applicants should consider carefully whether it would be quicker to download a clean copy instead.

 
Upcoming Events and Deadlines

May 30, 2016  
State Holiday - DCA Offices Closed
 
June 9, 2016
9% Application Deadline

July 4, 2016
State Holiday - DCA Offices Closed

July 8, 2016
Notification of Delayed Financing Awards Deadline 

July 22, 2016
Alternate Financing Deadline

August 31, 2016
Evidence of 8 Step Process Completion Deadline  
 
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs is committed to providing all persons with equal access to its services, programs, activities, education and employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability.
  
For reasonable accommodations or alternate format information please contact Sandy Wyckoff at 404-679-0670 or email [email protected].
 
 
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Georgia Department of Community Affairs
Housing Finance and Development Division
60 Executive Park South, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
404-679-4840